Affordable beach trips do exist. These 5 West Coast spots offer ocean views, free fun, and serious vacation vibes in 2025.

which covers several beaches and trails. Known as the birthplace of Seattle (no, the city wasn’t founded in a coffee shop), Alki Beach offers stunning views and a laid-back, nostalgic charm that ...

Tucked away in the back of a neighborhood is where you'll find this hidden gem of a beach, a serene spot to spend a sunny ...

You can take a scenic walk along the beach or through park trails to watch the sunset over Puget Sound. You can also Pack a homemade meal and head to Alki Beach for a cozy beachside picnic with ...

To get down to the water from any trail, you’ll have to cross a pedestrian bridge over the railroad (a great spot to snag some cool photos!). The beach at Carkeek Park is decidedly less busy than the ...

Alki Beach Park is a West Seattle gem that never gets old ... Come to Discovery Park to wander wild trails, listen to pretty birdsong, and spot owls, bald eagles, and great blue herons. Up at the ...

Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park will close an hour early from Memorial Day to Labor Day every summer season from now on, with Seattle officials saying doing so will help deter criminal activity.

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing ...

Paul Allen's estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers. The sale of the team is “consistent with Allen's directive to eventually sell his ...

Ben & Jerry's Alki location opened April 23 with its grand opening celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The new shop is at 2742 Alki Ave. SW – in a former Starbucks location – and ...